Look here to stay abreast of breaking industry news related to the actions of lawmakers who create and codify the rules and regulators who enforce them. The Gambling Commission in the UK features prominently in this section due to the age and maturity of the marketplace there, but you can stay up to date around the globe by bookmarking this section.
From homegrown initiatives at the ballot box in rural America, to the fate of th six concessionaires in Macau as their licenses are set to expire betwwen 2020 nad 2022, to Asian marketplaces like Japan and Vietnam that are set to change the world casino landscape, you'll find all the news that's fit print here. Complementary sections include the over arching Gaming Industry News section as well as Licenses, Taxation, and Online Gambling Regulation.
In a significant policy shift, the Welsh government has declared its intention to outlaw greyhound racing, positioning itself as the first nation within the UK to enforce such a prohibition. This decision was m...
In an ambitious move to carve out a significant niche in the global gaming market, Thailand has introduced stringent entry criteria for local residents wishing to access its upcoming casinos. Under new draft re...
The Norwegian Lotteries and Gaming Authority (Lotteritilsynet) has announced a potential fine of NOK 36 million (€3.1 million) against Norsk Tipping due to a critical flaw in its iOS gaming app. The error, whic...
State Secretary for Legal Protection, Teun Struycken, has outlined a major overhaul of Dutch gambling regulations, emphasizing the protection of young adults and minors. The proposed changes, expected to be for...
Former executives of Entain PLC, a major player in the global betting market, are embroiled in a legal battle against the company and its long-standing legal advisor from the UK, Addleshaw Goddard (AG). The dis...
La Française des Jeux (FDJ), a leading name in the European betting and gaming landscape, has reported a robust performance for the year 2024. The company's revenue soared to €3,065 million, marking a significa...
The Philippine government, represented by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), has set a formidable goal to completely eradicate illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) by the ...
The State Lottery of Rio de Janeiro (Loterj) has issued an ordinance suspending all betting operations beyond the state's borders. This decision follows a ruling by Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça, who ord...
In a recent legislative session, the Hawaii State Legislature took a firm stance by indefinitely deferring a bill aimed at legalizing casino gambling within the state. This decision puts a pause on Senate Bill ...
WinView Technology, Inc. has taken a bold step by filing patent infringement lawsuits against two major players in the sports betting industry, DraftKings and FanDuel. The legal actions, filed in the District o...
For the third consecutive year, legislative efforts to introduce a casino in Fairfax County have failed. The latest attempt, Senate Bill 982, aimed at expanding Virginia’s casino-eligible localities to include ...
In Texas, the debate over gambling expansion has been reignited with lawmakers considering two pivotal resolutions, House Joint Resolution 134 (HJR 134) and House Joint Resolution 137 (HJR 137). These legislati...
Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Brian Quintenz has been chosen by former President Donald Trump to head the federal commodities regulator. Quintenz, who previously served at the ...
The Mississippi Senate has taken a firm stance against online sweepstakes casinos, advancing legislation that would make such operations illegal statewide. Senate Bill 2510 (SB 2510), introduced by Senator Joey...
During a critical discussion in Beijing last week with China's President Xi Jinping, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra addressed the complexities surrounding Thailand's proposed casino-entertainment co...